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Hack Your Hazcom
by SDSWriter, LLC
Tired of Hazard Communication headaches? Want to unlock the secrets of safety data sheets and chemical labeling? Then tune in to Hack Your HazCom, the podcast that makes workplace safety clear, concise, and dare we say... interesting. Join us as we dive deep into the world of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and its international equivalents. We'll break down complex regulations, decode confusing symbols, and equip you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your colleagues.
Episodes
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The Intersection of Safety and Wellbeing in the Workplace
Host Atanu Das interviews Claire Bryant of the National Safety Council about workplace wellbeing and its connection to workplace and roadway safety. Bryant explains NSC’s wellbeing work began in 2012 with the overdose crisis and now includes fatigue, mental distress, psychological safety…
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Transportation vs. SDS: Finding Harmony in Compliance
Host Atanu Das interviews Ken Sumner of KWS Training, a dangerous goods transportation trainer with 30+ years’ experience, about where OSHA HazCom and DOT transport requirements intersect and frequently conflict. Sumner describes common SDS problems—missing or wrong classifications, mismatch...
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SDSRP: Building Trust As A Credentialed SDS Author
We welcome Angela Oler and Carrie Johnson from AIHA Registry Programs to discuss the SDS and Label Authoring Registry Program (SDSRP), created to address increasing hazard classification complexity and global GHS implementation. They explain how the credential differentiates authors by...
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If You’re Just Hitting ‘Print,’ You’re Doing HazCom Wrong
In this Hack Your Hazcom episode kicking off the show’s second year, Atanu invites audience feedback at hackyourhazcom.com and is joined by labeling experts Steve Donze and Nathan Stellman of Empower Label (formerly Brandywine Drum Labels) to discuss how labeling programs become compliance and...
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Unpacking the Fallacy of "Intrinsic" Chemical Hazards
Atanu joins Rob Mitkus, a PhD toxicologist with 25 years’ experience across pesticides, industrial chemicals, vaccine components, medical devices, and consumer products, to discuss how toxicology underpins Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and HazCom/GHS compliance. Rob defines toxicity as harm under...
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Decoding Hazcom Through a Legal Lens
The host interviews Adele Abrams, an attorney and safety professional at Littler Mendelson, about legal and practical risks facing OSHA/MSHA regulation and HazCom. Abrams explains the Allstates Refractory nondelegation argument—revived by Justices Thomas and Gorsuch—and a new Fifth Circuit case...
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Enhancing Safety With Human Firewalls
In this episode we speak with security analyst and bestselling author Robert Siciliano about the “human blind spot” that causes safety and security programs to fail despite strong technology and rules. Robert explains how optimism bias, cognitive ease, fatigue, and reinforced shortcuts drive...
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The Expert Guide to Fire Risk Management
In this episode, we discuss the scientific and regulatory definitions of flammability and combustibility. The episode details different categories of flammable and combustible liquids based on their flashpoints and boiling points, and explains the classification systems of OSHA, GHS, and NFPA. It...
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Scaling Latin America's New Regulatory Mountains
In this engaging episode of Hack Your Hazcom, we welcome Melissa Owen, founder of AMBIENTELEGAL and a top expert in regulatory compliance and sustainability throughout Latin America. Melissa shares her extensive knowledge in navigating the complexities of environmental regulations in the region....
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Mastering EHS Audit Trends and Challenges
Welcome to Jennifer Koenig, an expert with over 30 years of regulatory compliance experience, who shares insights on ISO audits, including ISO 14001 for environmental management and ISO 45001 for health and safety. Jennifer discusses the importance of compliance audits, the role of internal and...
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Balancing Compliance with Reality
We welcome Manuela Dukeshire, an expert in hazard communication and global SDS authoring with over 16 years of experience. Manuela discusses the complexities and evolving nature of hazard classification and regulatory compliance, emphasizing the importance of staying updated with legislation and...
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Humor Meets Confusion in the World of the SDS
We welcome Steve Laughlin, owner of CJ and K Training, who shares his extensive experience in Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S). The conversation covers a wide range of topics from the complications of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in spill response and waste disposal to the importance of…
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When the Neighbors Needed to Know
This episode features an in-depth conversation with Corrine Greenberg, an EHS manager at Eckhart America's Louisville facility, discussing her innovative approach to hazard communication at the EHS Summit in Louisville, Kentucky. Corrine shares how she transformed traditional hazard communication...
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When a Square Peg Meets a Round Hole in Waste Profiling
In this episode, recorded live at the AHMP Hazmat Summit, Atanu interviews Becky Neal, a Senior Strategic Manager of Compliance at Envita Solutions. Becky provides insights into the complexities of regulatory support for hazardous waste disposal and recycling. She discusses the challenges of…
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Key Lessons and Advice for Emerging Regulatory Professionals
In this episode, Atanu welcomes Jonelle Thomas, a Global Regulatory Affairs Manager at Microban International, to share her career journey. Jonelle discusses her academic background in biochemistry and toxicology, her early career aspirations, and her transition from research to regulatory…
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Unlocking the Potential of Hazard Communication for Sustainable Business
In this episode we welcome Donna Switzer, a certified sustainability professional and environmental auditor, to discuss the principles and importance of corporate sustainability. Donna explains the formal definition of sustainability from the Rio Earth Summit and the core elements of…
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Escaping From the Translation Maze
In this episode, we welcome Doug Strock, Vice President of Global Language Translations and Consulting who shares his extensive insights into the complexities of global hazard communication through translation. The conversation covers strategies for effective communication across a multilingual...
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Breaking Bad News Gently: The Art of the Product Steward's Tough Talk
In this episode, our guests, Michelle Baker and Beth Dederick, discuss the intricacies of product stewardship. Michelle, with over 25 years of experience in product stewardship and regulatory compliance, and Beth, with more than 20 years in environmental consulting, share their expertise on the...
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Gauge and Engage: Mastering Safety Training Impact
In this episode, we sit down with John Newquist, a nationally recognized expert in occupational safety and health, to discuss the effectiveness of safety training programs, particularly for hazard communication (HazCom). John shares insights from his four decades of experience, focusing on...
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The Harmony Challenge: How UN-Harmonized are Transport and SDS Hazard Definitions?
Atanu Das is joined by Gene Sanders, a veteran expert with over 25 years of experience in handling dangerous goods, hazardous materials, and pharmaceutical safety. The episode delves deep into the intricate world of compliance with GHS and various international and national transportation...
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From Curiosity to Hazcom: A Unique Career Adventure
In this episode of HYH, we meet Anne DeMasi, a prominent figure in hazard and regulatory compliance. Anne shares her professional journey, which began in the laboratories of Rohm and Haas Company and evolved to her current role as Global Regulatory Manager at Rio Tinto Lithium. The conversation...
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50 Shades of Gray In Your Safety Data Sheet
In this episode, Sonia Razzaque, a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in product stewardship (PS) discusses the challenges and nuances in Safety Data Sheets (SDS) management. The conversation tackles the '50 Shades of Gray' in regulatory compliance, covering topics such as the...
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Beyond The Binder: Rethinking Safety Data Sheets
This episode of Hack Your Hazcom dives into practical strategies and insights for hazard communication with Sarah Henderson, founder of Henderson Solutions, a woman-owned firm specializing in hazardous materials management and regulatory compliance. Sarah, a nationally recognized leader in OSHA…
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Safety Data Sheets in the Trenches
In this episode, we welcome Bruce Donato, a principal with K&A First Aid and Safety. With over 40 years of experience in chemical engineering and industrial safety, Bruce shares his insights on Safety Data Sheets (SDS), compliance training, and emergency preparedness. We delve into common…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Tired of Hazard Communication headaches? Want to unlock the secrets of safety data sheets and chemical labeling? Then tune in to Hack Your HazCom, the podcast that makes workplace safety clear, concise, and dare we say... interesting. Join us as we dive deep into the world of OSHA's Hazard Communication Standard and its international equivalents. We'll break down complex regulations, decode confusing symbols, and equip you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself and your colleagues.
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SDSWriter, LLC
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Tired of Hazard Communication headaches? Want to unlock the secrets of safety data sheets and chemical labeling? Then tune in to Hack Your HazCom, the podcast that makes workplace safety clear, concise, and dare we say... interesting. Join us as we dive deep into the world of OSHA's Hazard...
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